Reconnaissance Blind Chess FAQs

Question 1

Can I manage multiple RBC games simultaneously?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the tool is designed to manage multiple concurrent local and remote game sessions. You can track the state of each game with turn-by-turn information and asynchronous execution.

Question 2

What is Reconnaissance Blind Chess (RBC)?

Accepted Answer

RBC is a chess variant where players only see their own pieces. Each turn includes a 'sensing' phase to discover opponent pieces in a 3x3 area, followed by a move phase. The objective is to capture the opponent's king, with traditional check rules removed.

Question 3

How can I play RBC using this tool?

Accepted Answer

You can play locally against three distinct AI bots (Random, Attacker, Trout) or connect to and play remote games on the official RBC server (rbc.jhuapl.edu). The tool manages game state and interaction.

Question 4

What types of AI bots are available for local play?

Accepted Answer

For local games, you can challenge three distinct AI bots: RandomBot (plays random legal moves), AttackerBot (prefers capturing and senses opponent territory), and TroutBot (actively seeks and tracks the opponent's king).

Question 5

Is this tool compatible with Large Language Models (LLMs)?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it features full Model Context Protocol (MCP) tool integration, specifically designed to enable LLM clients like Claude Desktop to interact with and manage RBC games programmatically.

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